Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho Edition

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

James, James Alton, 1864-1962

Contributor:

Sanford, Albert Hart, 1866-

Worlton, James Timbrell, 1877-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho Edition" by J.A. James, Ph.D. and A.H. Sanford, M.A. is an educational textbook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide to the structures and functions of government at local, state, and national levels, particularly tailored for high school students studying civics and government in Idaho. The opening of the text outlines the authors' intentions and the importance of studying the practical aspects of government. It emphasizes the need to understand how government operates at various levels, highlighting key divisions: legislative, executive, and judicial functions. The authors discuss the significance of local government in maintaining order and providing necessary services such as education and public safety, while also indicating that students will learn about the comparative practices among states and localities. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for subsequent chapters that delve deeper into specific areas of governance, making the work a valuable resource for students seeking to become informed and responsible citizens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock, Bob Beard and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Includes "The Government of Idaho".

Release date is 2004-07-20